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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
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Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 24 30 28 112
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 30 30 22 111

After Action Report

The Grizzlies survived the Suns 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.